“During his time at the school, he was a very well-liked and hard-working member of our community. Our thoughts now are with Andrew’s family, friends and all those who have been affected by his tragic death.”

It is believed Mr Evans had just become an uncle after his sister, Sarah, had given birth. And it is thought he was helping his father, John, run the family business.

South Wales Police are not treating his death as suspicious, but will be carrying out a full investigation into the circumstances of the death.

Tondu RFC released a statement on their website the day after his death.

Posted by Robert Dyke, it read: “On behalf of the club across all sections, I would like to express our sincere condolences to Andrew’s family at this sad time.

“Evs will be missed by all in the club, especially in the senior and youth sections where over the last number of years he has played in the back row.

“I would like to say on a personal note, it was always a pleasure to have been Evs’ team manager when he was released from the firsts to the seconds.

“Always a committed player with the ball in hand and in my opinion one of the best flankers to play for the club since our drop from Division One.”

Tributes have continued to pour in for the 22-year-old on social networking site Facebook. Tracy Spanswick said: “OMG, I have just heard. I only saw you the other day – RIP Andrew.

“I remember you as a little boy. You will be sadly missed and my thoughts go out to your family.”

Alice Card said: “I’m sure it’ll never be the same without you. You’re going to be missed loads. It’s sad it had to happen but I know you are in a much better place. Thoughts with you and everyone always xx.”

Detectives have been speaking to Mr Evans’ friends and family to prepare a file for Bridgend coroner Peter Maddox.

A South Wales Police spokesman said: “Police in Bridgend are investigating the sudden death of a 22-year-old man whose body was found at his home in Aberkenfig at about 11.40am on Monday.

“The death is not being treated as suspicious. The next of kin and coroner have been informed.”

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